How many renters in King of Prussia, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±5.6 points) of renting households in King of Prussia, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.8% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in King of Prussia
| Share of income spent on rent | King of Prussia | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±3.8 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.5% (±4.8 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±3.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±2.6 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.8% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
King of Prussia against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| King of Prussia | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±5.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.8% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±2.0 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $97,443 (±$6,288) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,077 (±$78) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In King of Prussia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, King of Prussia ranks 29 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 211 of 378.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near King of Prussia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of Prussia | — | 39.9% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Bridgeport | 2.0 mi | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Norriton Township | 2.4 mi | 45.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swedeland | 2.5 mi | 33.3% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norristown | 2.7 mi | 56.4% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| Audubon | 3.5 mi | 50.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Conshohocken | 3.6 mi | 38.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trooper | 3.8 mi | 59.3% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 4.0 mi | 49.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norristown, PA (56.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Ardmore | 46.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Kulpsville | 45.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Oreland | 45.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Horsham | 43.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 27 | Wyndmoor | 42.3% (±29.6 points) |
| 28 | Pottsgrove | 40.6% (±48.2 points) |
| 29 | King of Prussia | 39.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 (tie) | McKinley | 38.1% (±70.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Wynnewood | 38.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 32 | Stowe | 36.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 33 | Merion Station | 35.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 34 | Roslyn | 34.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 35 | Swedeland | 33.3% (±30.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
King of Prussia is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Merion Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about King of Prussia
Are renters in King of Prussia rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in King of Prussia pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in King of Prussia spend on rent?
The median renting household in King of Prussia, PA spends 25.1% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King of Prussia CDP, Pennsylvania
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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